Atty. Stephen Y. Wu

Atty. Stephen Y. Wu

Stephen Wu is a nationally recognized antitrust lawyer who focuses his practice on defending antitrust litigation in federal courts around the country, defending mergers and acquisitions before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and State Attorneys General and counseling clients on antitrust compliance issues. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/wu-stephen/

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Profile Summary

About Stephen Y. Wu at a glance

Stephen Y. Wu is a litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Wu is a nationally recognized antitrust lawyer who focuses his practice on defending antitrust litigation in federal courts around the country, defending mergers and acquisitions before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and State Attorneys General and counseling clients on antitrust compliance issues
  • Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/wu-stephen/

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Stephen Y. Wu's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Y. Wu handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Y. Wu

Where is Stephen Y. Wu's law office located?
Stephen Y. Wu's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Y. Wu handle?
Stephen Y. Wu focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Stephen Y. Wu go to law school?
Stephen Y. Wu earned their education at (J.D., 1999).
How can I contact Stephen Y. Wu for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen Y. Wu received?
Stephen Y. Wu's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The George Washington University
- 1999

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026

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